Mobile device bed desk

ABSTRACT

A mobile device bed desk both functional and decorative. An inverted yoke shaped platform of some thickness supported by it&#39;s own legs and additional legs inserted into openings at varying locations so as to give opportunity for adjustment for angle and height of the working plane of the platform and thereby placing the attached optional device at an optimal position for use. The platform is provided with cutout openings and access slots in various locations to provide a convenient option for positioning and holding electrical and peripheral device cords associated with the operation of the attached optional device. In addition said platform is provided with cutout opening at strategic locations to facilitate the cooling of the attached optional device. Applied to the surface of the platform at various locations is a textured material to allow the possible use of a computer human interface device (computer mouse). Adjustable pegs at various locations are strategically located to facilitate the positioning of the attached optional device. A means of bonding is provided for the attachment of the removable legs to the platform when in storage configuration.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation application of U.S.provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60/928,841, filed May 14, 2007,for RECUMBENT MOBILE COMPUTER DESK, by Jay Stuart Marion, included byreference herein and for which benefit of the priority date is herebyclaimed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to bed desks and more particularly, to beddesks which are used to support mobile devices such as laptop computerswhile being used in a reclined position.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Since the advent of mobile electronic devices users have increasinglyfound ways to use them in novel settings. The fact that a mobileelectronic device is not required to stay anchored to one location is infact its biggest advantage. I have witnessed their use in everyenvironment and mode of transportation. The position that one uses theirmobile electronic device is dictated often by necessity. While sittingmost people place them on their lap. This makes the top of the legs arelatively stable surface from which to balance the device and use it.Several factors make this position less than optimal and have spawned avariety of after market products. One of the more objectionable factorsof the laptop position is heat build-up, another is possible harm fromradiation emitting from various transmitters located in the device.Various platforms and lap desks have been created to alleviate theseuncomfortable and potentially harmful side effects of electronic deviceuse.

Similarly using a mobile electronic device while in a reclined positionwill often produce similar side affects to laptop use along withobjectionable ergonomic issues as a result of using the device in aposition it is not optimally designed for. For this reason I created theMobile Device Bed Desk to improve the quality of the mobile device userexperience while in a reclined position. This design does so through thefollowing innovations:

1. Adjustable Working Platform (1)—adjustable angle platform places thedevice in a more desirable angle for viewing and accessing the keyboardsand controls as well as supporting the users device above the body toreduce radiation transmission and eliminate heat build-up.

2. Strategically Located Device Heat Dissipation Cutouts (9)—designed toadditionally aid in the reduction of heat build-up

3. Integral Cord Grommets (4)—to support and organize peripheral devicesand power cords above the users body.

4. Applied Textured Surface Materials (10)—which allow convenient use ofa human interface device such as a computer mouse.

5. Adjustable Device Support Means (2)—pegs with adjustable height andlocation to secure and position the users mobile device in position foruse.

Bed Desks and Mobile Computer Bed Desks are not new. They exist in avariety of configurations but none are configured in the way that offersthe variety of features that are expressed in the Mobile Device BedDesk.

Prior art includes but is not limited to the following patent examples:

U.S. Pat. No. 3,172,636

U.S. Pat. No. D212,541

U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,575

U.S. Pat. No. D366,781

U.S. Pat. No. 3,247,811

U.S. Pat. No. D307,519

U.S. Pat. No. D472,399

U.S. Pat. No. 2,476,620

U.S. Pat. No. 4,248,161

U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,556

U.S. Pat. No. 3,689,328

All of the designs I have seen suffer from one or more of the followingshortcomings that this invention resolves:

1. Lack of Adjustability—several of the designs utilize a fixed workingplatform that holds the laptop computer flat or at only one fixed angle.The Mobile Device Bed Desk offers a variety of angles for a better userexperience.

2. Difficult Adjustability—some of the designs offer adjustability ofthe working platform but require tools or complicated cams andadjustments to take advantage of this feature. The Mobile Device BedDesk offers adjustability with ease and simplicity.

3. Difficult Storage—some of the designs do not conveniently break downfor storage. The Mobile Device Bed Desk breaks down easily and storesflat for easy storage.

4. Lack of Stability—the designs utilizing lightweight materials andflimsy legs do not provide adequate support. The Mobile Device Bed Deskfeatures a design that inherently creates stability and provides astabil platform for computing.

5. Difficult Leveling—The devices that utilize independently adjustablelegs are inherently difficult to level especially while in a reclinedposition. The Mobile Device Bed Desk is inherently designed to be leveland the adjustments are simple and straightforward.

It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a stabil andadjustable work surface and support for a user provided device such as alaptop computer primarily for a user in a reclined position.

It is another object of the invention to provide relief for a user byhelping to reduce heat and radiation generated by the use of some userdevices such as a laptop computer.

It is another object of the invention to organize power and peripheraldevice cords associated with a user device such as a laptop computer.

It is another object of the invention to provide a work surface suitablefor a human interface device operation such as a computer mouse andother ancillary peripheral devices.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a MobileDevice Bed Desk both functional and decorative. Comprised of an invertedyoke shaped work platform (1) of some thickness supported by it's ownlegs with additional adjustable legs (5) of some length and noparticular shape inserted into leg position holes (3) of no particularshape at various intersecting locations so as to give the user theopportunity for adjustment of the work platform (1) for angle and heightof the plane of the work platform (1) and thereby placing an attacheduser device (11) at an optimal position for use. The work platform (1)is provided with various cutouts (3), (4), (7), (8), (9) forrepositioning the adjustable legs (5), for holding user device cords,for repositioning adjustable device support pegs (2), for creating theopening for the users body (8), and for device heat dissipation (9). Inaddition applied to the surface of the work platform (1) at variouslocations is applied textured surface material (10) that allows for theuse of a computer human interface device such as a computer mouse.Adjustable height device support pegs (2) at various locations arestrategically located to facilitate the positioning and retention of theuser device (11). The aforementioned pegs are equipped with a means ofbonding (6), such as but not limited to, hook and loop fabric to providea bond between the peg and the device being held in position. A furthermeans of bonding (6) such as but not limited to, hook and loop fabric isprovided for the attachment of the adjustable legs (5) to the workplatform (1) when in storage configuration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained byreference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunctionwith the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

FIG. 1 is a left perspective view in proposed use configuration

FIG. 2 is a left perspective view

FIG. 3 is a front view

FIG. 4 is a rear view

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view

FIG. 6 is a left perspective view

For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components willbear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of the invention. This drawing depictsa user in a reclined position using the invention to hold a userprovided device (11).

FIG. 2 is a left perspective view depicting the device in a typical useconfiguration. The dashed lines depict a suggested location for a userprovided device positioned on the work platform (1) supported byAdjustable Device Support Pegs (2)and peripheral cords routed throughthe integral cord grommets (4).

FIG. 3 is a front view of the invention. The dashed lines depict onepossible position of a user provided device (11) in relation to theinvention.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the device.

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view of the invention. The dashed linesdenote alternate locations of the adjustable legs (5) and thecorresponding varying angles of the work platform (1) as a result of theleg locations.

FIG. 6 is a left perspective view of the device in a vertical positiondepicting the adjustable legs (5) in storage position.

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operatingrequirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in theart, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen forpurposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications whichdo not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of thisinvention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected byLetters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.

1. A mobile device bed desk, which allows the user to conveniently support a user provided device (11) such as a laptop computer and other types of portable electronic devices primarily while the user is in a reclined position, comprising a: means for providing structure and support for the users task and is the main component supporting and integrating all other elements; means for positioning and supporting the users work and/or mobile electronic device or other equipment; means for positioning the inserted adjustable legs (5); means for positioning and supporting cords from user provided work or user device (11); means for attaching the legs to the work platform when the legs are placed in storage configuration; means for allowing the positioning of the adjustable device support pegs in different positions to accommodate various devices and tasks; means for a cutout shape allowing for user to position their body in position to use the invention; means for a cutout shape allowing heat dissipation from the user provided device; means for allowing the use of human interface device such as a computer mouse; means for positioning and retaining a user provided device;
 2. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means provides structure and support for the users task and is the main component supporting and integrating all other elements comprises a work platform (1).
 3. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means positions and supports users work and/or mobile electronic device or other equipment comprises adjustable height device support pegs (2).
 4. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing positioning for inserted adjustable legs comprises leg position holes (3).
 5. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for provides an opening and position for holding cords from user provided work or electronic device comprises integral cord grommets (4).
 6. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing support and varying the angle of the work platform when insert in the desired leg position holes (3) comprises an adjustable leg (5).
 7. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for a device for attaching the legs to the work platform when the legs are placed in storage configuration comprises a leg to platform attachment means (6).
 8. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing for the positioning of the device adjustable height device support peg (2) in different positions to accommodate various devices and tasks comprises the support peg position holes (7).
 9. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for cutout shape allows for user to position their body in position to use the invention comprises a user body form cutout (8).
 10. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing for heat dissipation from a user provided device comprises a device heat dissipation cutout (9).
 11. The mobile device bed desk in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing the use of a human interface device such as a computer mouse comprises an applied textured surface material (10).
 12. A mobile device bed desk, which allows the user to conveniently support a user provided device such as a (laptop) computer and other types of portable electronic devices primarily while the user is in a reclined position, comprising: a work platform (1), that provides structure and support for the users task and is the main component supporting and integrating all other elements; an adjustable height device support pegs (2), for positioning and supporting users work and user provided device and other equipment; a leg position holes (3), for providing positions for inserting adjustable legs; an integral cord grommets (4), for providing an opening and position for holding cords from user provided device; an adjustable legs (5), for providing support and varying the angle of the work platform when inserted in the desired leg position holes (3); a leg to platform attachment means (6), for attaching the legs to the work platform when the legs are placed in storage configuration; an support peg position holes (7), for allowing the positioning of the adjustable height device support pegs in different positions to accommodate various devices and tasks; a user body form cutout (8), for allowing the user to position their body in position to use the invention; a device heat dissipation cutout (9), for allowing heat dissipation from the user provided device; an applied textured surface material (10), for allowing the use of human interface device such as a computer mouse; 